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The correct order of ionisation energy for comparing carbon, nitrogen and oxygen is

1)

C < N > O

2)

C > N < O

3)

C > N > O

4)

C < N < O



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The correct order of ionisation energy for comparing carbon, nitrogen and oxygen is

1)

C < N > O

2)

C > N < O

3)

C > N > O

4)

C < N < O

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Answer Key / Explanation : (1) -

Nitrogen has more ionisation potential than carbon and oxygen because its outermost orbit is half-filled. So the order is C < N > O

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